2026 GMC Canyon Specs: MPG, Gas Mileage, Engine Size & Dimensions
2015–2026 model years74 variantsUp to 25 MPG combined
GMC Canyon maintenance schedule by model year
Verified year-by-year intervals for 2020–2023 are listed on the GMC Canyon maintenance schedule, where you can switch model year in the table.
2026 GMC Canyon Specs at a Glance
The 2026 GMC Canyon gets 20 mpg combined on the 2.7L Rear-Wheel Drive configuration, tows up to 7,700 lbs, weighs 5,298 lbs, measures 213 in long. Figures are per configuration, not a single official number — other trims rate as low as 16 mpg combined. Every figure below comes from EPA, NHTSA, or manufacturer published data — no estimates.
- Combined MPG
- 20 mpg (19 city / 23 hwy)
- Best configuration: 2.7L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic 8-spd · other 2026 trims rate 16–20 mpg combined
- Engine
- 2.7L 4-cyl
- 2.7L · Rear-Wheel Drive · Automatic 8-spd
- Max towing
- 7,700 lbs
- Maximum when properly equipped
- Curb weight
- 5,298 lbs
- Heaviest recorded configuration: CANYON CREWCAB 4WD AT4X
- Length
- 213 in · 76.4 in wide · 81.5 in tall
- Wheelbase
- 131.5 in
- Fuel tank
- 21 gal
- NHTSA overall
- 4-star (2024)
2026 GMC Canyon trims and MPG
| Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 20 | 18 |
| Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 23 | 20 |
| Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 |
| Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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View details →GMC Canyon — All Years Overview
| Year | Trim | Engine | Trans | Drive | City | Hwy | Combined | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 20 | 18 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 23 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 22 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 17 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2026 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 16 | 16 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 16 | 16 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 17 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 21 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2025 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 23 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 23 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 18 | 22 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 16 | 16 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 20 | 18 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2024 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 17 | 17 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 20 | 18 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 23 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 16 | 16 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2023 | Auto 8-spd, 4 cyl, 2.7 L | 4 · 2.7L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 21 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2022 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Diesel |
| 2022 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2022 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2021 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Diesel |
| 2021 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 16 | 22 | 18 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2021 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2020 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Diesel |
| 2020 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2020 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 28 | 22 | Diesel |
| 2019 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 30 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2019 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 15 | 15 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2019 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2018 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Diesel |
| 2018 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 15 | 15 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2018 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2017 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Diesel |
| 2017 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 19 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Auto 8-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 8-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 15 | 15 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2017 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 20 | 28 | 23 | Diesel |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.8 L | 4 · 2.8L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 | 30 | 25 | Diesel |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 17 | 16 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2016 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 20 | 26 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 19 | 24 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 | 25 | 21 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 6-spd | 4-Wheel Drive | 17 | 24 | 20 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.6 L | 6 · 3.6L | Automatic 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 15 | 18 | 16 | Regular Gasoline |
| 2015 | Man 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L | 4 · 2.5L | Manual 6-spd | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 | 25 | 22 | Regular Gasoline |
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What is the fuel economy of the 2026 GMC Canyon?
The GMC Canyon is EPA-rated at up to 25 MPG combined (22 city / 30 highway), a historical peak recorded on the 2018 model year.
What is the towing capacity of the 2026 GMC Canyon?
When properly equipped, the GMC Canyon tows up to 7,700 lbs (Diesel or 2.7L turbo with Trailering Package).
What engine does the 2026 GMC Canyon have?
The GMC Canyon uses a 2.7L 4-cylinder engine paired with an Automatic 8-spd transmission.
What years of the GMC Canyon are covered here?
This page documents 74 verified GMC Canyon configurations across model years 2015–2026.
Which model year of the GMC Canyon is the most fuel efficient?
The 2018 GMC Canyon holds the highest combined rating at 25 MPG; the 2023 sits lowest at 20 MPG, a difference of 5 MPG (about 25%) across the 12 rated years on file.
How many engine options does the GMC Canyon have?
The records list 4 distinct displacements for the GMC Canyon — 2.5L, 2.7L, 2.8L, 3.6L — which is why combined MPG varies between trims of the same year.
Is the 2026 GMC Canyon front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive?
The GMC Canyon appears in 2 drivetrain layouts across the years documented here — 4-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive — with the latest 2026 record on 4-Wheel Drive.